ZI WEI DOU SHU

This is Part 4 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. The Legacy ofZi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan: Three Emperors Issued Summons Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou was fond of Daoist alchemy, particularly the art of turning elixirs into gold and silver. Upon hearing of Chen Tuan’s profound spiritual cultivation, Shizong … Read more

This is Part 3 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan: The Sleeping Immortal In ancient times, Taoist masters practiced an unusual form of meditation: prolonged sleep, sometimes lasting decades. Among them, Chen Tuan, known as The Sleeping Immortal, became legendary for his ability to rest … Read more

This is Part 2 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. A Strange Childhood Of The Zi Wei Dou Shu‘s Master Chen Tuan From a very young age, Chen Tuan experienced many extraordinary events. Born mute, he was given the nickname “Silent Boy.” Even at the age of five or six, he had … Read more

This is Part 1 of 8 in my series on Master Chen Tuan. Among the various methods of destiny prediction, Purple Star Astrology is one of the most widely known. The person credited with compiling and systematizing this divination method is said to be Chen Tuan, also known as Xi Yi Lao Tzu, who lived … Read more